World Intellectual Property Day – April 26, 2023
Women and IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity
In 2023, we celebrate the “can do” attitude of women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs around the world and their ground-breaking work.
Women in all regions are shaping the world through their imagination, ingenuity and hard work, but often face significant challenges in accessing the knowledge, skills, resources and support they need to thrive.
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Are you a woman inventor, creator, or entrepreneur?
WIPO is committed to moving the dial on the participation of women in the IP system.
Find out how the IP system can help accelerate innovation and creativity and support your business goals.
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The World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated every year on April 26. The global campaign offers a unique annual opportunity to join with others around the globe to celebrate inventors and creators around the world and to explore how IP contributes to a thriving music and arts scene and drives the technological innovation that helps shape our world.